[March-April 2026]Ride the Scenic Train to Nara and Mount Yoshino for Cherry Blossom Season

We're introducing a day trip to Nara and Mount Yoshino departing from Osaka in March and April 2026. This is the popular cherry blossom season. Another great feature is that you can travel on the Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue Symphony," which is extremely popular and difficult to reserve, for either the outbound or return journey.

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Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

Kintetsu Railway runs through Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, and Aichi, and there are many attractive tourist spots along the line. In addition to tourist spots along the line, we will also provide information on recommended restaurants and hotels, as well as other useful information to have during your trip. The cover photo is of Ago Bay in Mie. We recommend a cruise around Ago Bay, the home of pearls.

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Required time

Day trip (Departing Osaka Abenobashi Station between 8:10 and 10:10, arriving between 16:50 and 18:30)

Transportation

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Location

Avoid traffic jams by taking the train! Enjoy the cherry blossoms of Mount Yoshino in Nara

Mount Mount Yoshino in Nara is a popular spot this time of year, where you can enjoy walking while enjoying the spring scenery of blooming cherry blossoms. On either the outbound or return journey, you'll ride the popular Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue symphony," a must-ride. Because you'll be using the Kintetsu train for both the outbound and return journeys, you can return smoothly without traffic jams. Enjoy spring in Nara with this great value plan that also includes a bento box!

Booking is super easy! Tours are a convenient way to visit Mount Yoshino !

There are many things you may be worried about when traveling to Japan for the first time, such as how to buy tickets and how to transfer trains. Don't worry, our tour conductors and staff will be there to support you throughout your trip! We will bring a translator, so even if you don't speak Japanese, it won't be a problem. You can apply online using your computer or smartphone.

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Meet at Osaka Abenobashi Station from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Meeting time will be decided and announced one week before departure)

Osaka Abenobashi Station

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Departing from Osaka Abenobashi Station

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Take the Kintetsu Limited Express or Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue symphony."
(You must take the Kintetsu The Sightseeing Limited Express"Blue symphony" on either the outbound or return journey.)
On the "Blue symphony" train, you can enjoy the luxurious interior and the scenery from the window. (Travel time: 1 hour 18 minutes) Cakes, ice cream, coffee, and more are available for purchase on board.
Enjoy Nara's specialty, persimmon leaf sushi, on board the train.

For more information on "Blue symphony," click here.

Arrived at Yoshino Station

Yoshino Station

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After arrival, enjoy free time to walk around the beautiful cherry blossoms of Mount Yoshino Yoshino!

Enjoy a walk while admiring the cherry blossoms at Mount Yoshino, surrounded by nature. There are many slopes, but if you climb up you will reach an observation deck with a panoramic view of Mount Yoshino.

On the way, take the ropeway from Mount Yoshino Station to Senbonguchi Station.

*If you wish, we can take you to Kinpusenji Temple (additional charge of 1,500 yen).

Departing from Yoshino Station

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16:50-19:55 Osaka Abenobashi Station

This concludes the tour. This time, we introduced a day trip tour departing from Abenobashi Station in Osaka to enjoy the spring scenery of Nara and Mount Yoshino. For more information about the tour and to apply, please see the page below.

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Spots introduced in this itinerary

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Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

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